We arrived to the Fish Day event around 345 pm. This was my daughter and son in laws and my first time going. It was a rainy afternoon but we did not let that affect our time there. Their were not signs stating where or how things were basically set up. We received a brochure at the end before we left. It seemed more of just a drinking and bad music event. We had the fish and chips which were ok. We did notice that even though supposed to be same fish and chips at each booth that some prepared it differently so the quality was different. Also the amount given varied. Before we went we did hear from others that we probably would not enjoy the event. We went in with positive feelings though really wanting to enjoy our time there. Well we were not impressed. None of us plan on returning next year to this event. read more

Port Fish Day - Festivals Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

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Fish Day!!! What's not to love?!?! It's Port Washington's summer festival that celebrates a Wisconsin favorite: the Fish Fry. Shuttle buses run up and down the main streets so parking isn't a huge issue. I've been to this festival 4+ times now and have always found street parking close enough to walk. The local shops tend to stay open later than normal for the festival, which is great for visitors. There is no entry fee for the festival, however carry-ins are not permitted. Prices this year (2014) were $7 for the fish and chips, $4 Miller Lite, $5 Redd's Apple Ale.... so a little on the pricier side but the fish fry was pretty delicious. They have a midway with some rides and carnival games. There are several stages with live music. The main stage usually features some 80's or 90's act and does cost a couple dollars, this year it was $5 for the main stage. I think it is standing room only. My favorite part of Fish Day is the fireworks. They are awesome and it is easy to get "front row" seating. They are launched from what use to be the old storage ground for coal at the We Energies generation station, which is across the small harbor from the festivities. In the morning there is an 8k race that is pretty challenging and then a ridiculous parade around 10am. I hope to run the race again next year and stay for the parade because it is entertaining! I really enjoy this festival and recommend the race to my fellow runners. I will be back next year! :D read more

Port Fish Day - Fish Day! July 19, 2014 - Festivals Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

I heard about Fish Day a few years back from someone at the Old German Beer Hall. I don't think we would have tried it because the mister doesn't like traffic and searching for parking spaces, but this year I thought, hey, we could take our bikes, park a ways away from the festivities and bike in. And that's what we did. We arrived around noon. Fish Day involved a parade, fried fish (shocker) bands and a carnival. The crowd was funneled in to one entrance and there was no entrance fee (although I did see that they planned to charge $5 starting at 5:30 to get to the main stage area). Once we got inside we saw a fish tent, so we veered over there to get our fish. Cost was $7 for fish and chips, cash only. Both items were made from frozen product, which makes sense considering the volume of food they were putting out. The chips were thinnish ridged slices, a style I've never had before. Tasty! The fish batter was crispy and tasted like it had a bit of garlic flavor to it. Once you order, your cashier will go get in the food line to get your food, so when you receive it, it's hot out of the fryer. They had standing tables nearby where you could eat your meal, and ketchup and tarter sauce were available. They also had chicken tenders and fried curds for those kind of people who go to something called Fish Day and don't like fish (dunno). The striking thing for me about this festival was that TONS of people, maybe even 25% of them, were wearing Fish Day t-shirts. A lot of the shirts were cool and punny, and we felt like we should have an awesome Fish Day t-shirt too. It was kind of like that one time I went to Summerfest and everyone was wearing Panic at the Disco t-shirts and I felt out of place because I didn't have one and didn't even know who Panic at the Disco was. There was a tent selling Fish Day t-shirts out of garage, but the crowds were crazy and the designs we wanted didn't seem to be there anyway, but now I'll be keeping my eye open for a good Port Fish Day t-shirt. We walked through the whole festival and heard musicians performing on various stages, saw typical carnie rides, food and games and more. All in all a good catch. read more

What fun! Let me start with the high point: Pat McCurdy. This is a three star festival without Pat McCurdy. He's a five star act, he could cheer up a corpse. Plan your visit around his performance, get there enough ahead of time that you can eat and drink and stake out a place in front of the stage. Don't forget sunblock. Expect a bit of a walk, this is a popular festival, there's convenient shuttle bus transportation from parking lots but pay attention to which lot you're in. Be ready to tip the bus drivers coming and going, though not all of them will earn that tip. The fish aspect is a little over rated, I've had better fish fry even from the restaurants serving up and it's for sure overpriced. However that's no reason not to come and eat and drink, just be mentally prepared for it ahead of time. There's lots more ways to lose money here, up at the top of the hill is a crafts and arts show (and a nice view) as well as a great park. There's a carnival rides section for children, and that also seems to be a convenient place to ditch your children and run away if you need to. read more

Port Fish Day - The music is inviting, 60s rock n roll - Festivals Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

For many years I've wanted to attend Fish Day, and this year was the year! My husband and I saw a blip about it on our local news Friday night, so we ventured up to Port on Saturday afternoon after work. The crowd was mostly families, the sun was shining, and there was some decent music playing--a typical Wisconsin summer festival. However, if you were there for the fish, well, let me tell you about our experience. There are different organizations running the food tents to support their charities. Every stand had the same menu, prices and food. About that food. The fish could be ordered with or without chips (fries). For $7 you get 2 pieces of fish and fries. The fish was a low quality frozen "fast food" variety. I ordered the cheese curds, and proceeded to shock my husband when I returned them to the stand. They were $6, and very small, pebble sized curds. The cheese bit inside the breading was tough and the cheese had no flavor at all. As we had a table near the stand, we watched as others returned theirs as well. The food was greasy, flavorless and definitely not a representation of a WI fish fry. In fact, I would have to say that a McDonald's fish sandwich, even one that has been in the warmer is better than what Fish Day was serving. Our discussion of the source of the food was confirmed as we spotted the Sysco trailer at the end of the block. So my recommendation is that if you decide to attend Fish Day in 2017, stop and grab a sub, stop in a tavern in town, or eat at home before you go. The atmosphere at the end of the fair, by the bandstand, was hometown usa and had a great vibe. The fish fry, however, should be thrown into the lake for the carp. read more

Very fun day! The parade was GREAT! Please consider designated smoking areas though! So many smokers all over the place, there was really nowhere to get away from it. There are lots of kids and babies there that shouldn't have to be breathing that, not to mention people that just don't want to smell it. Otherwise I'd give it a 5 :) read more

We just stopped in for a short visit and were glad we did. Fish fry was good but hella pricey!!! Come on! mini donuts were good too Music we heard was excellent. They had a good use of space, with tent tucked under trees and along the water. We want early enough to miss what I heard can be a serious drunk fest. We will go again and stay for what I hear are great fireworks. read more

I have been going to Fish days for 25 years. Its an entertaining event. Festival atmosphere. The greatest disappointment is the FISH at FISH DAYS. At one time the venders all had fish that was unique to their stand and tasted Great. As time passed though, all the stands began using the same vender and the quality, taste and serving size has gone way down and the cost has gone Way up. Disappointing for an event called Fish Days. read more

I have been to two Fish days (and more to come) Port is a tiny town, but we will have thousands flock to this tiny town for this fest. The day starts with a 5k and a parade, then the fair grounds open. The grounds have rides for kids, 4 or 5 stages for music, a car show, craft show, fireworks at night. It is a great one day street fest. See you next July! read more

Does anyone have information on the vendors that were at this year's event? I'm trying to get contact information for a jeweler that had Beautiful unique one of a kind pieces. Necklaces and earring. I didn't get a chance to go back and buy from him and now I'm desperate to find him so I can buy some of the pieces I fell in love with. Please - anyone??? read more